The claim
“Joseph diGenova was appointed to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida.”
Our verdict
Mostly True
Joseph diGenova was appointed to a role within the U.S.
What we found
Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. However, his title was Counselor to the Attorney General, rather than directly being appointed to the U.S. Attorney's Office itself. The role is described as being 'detailed to the Southern District of Florida'.
The evidence
3 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
Joseph diGenova has been given the title of counselor to the attorney general and detailed to the Southern District of Florida.
nytimes.com· DiGenova detailed to Southern District of Florida - Background
Joseph E. diGenova was sworn in as Counselor to the Attorney General on Monday, assuming a senior advisory role within the U.S. Department of Justice, and was quoted by U.S. Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones for the Southern District of Florida.
keysnews.com· DiGenova sworn in as Counselor to Attorney General for Southern District of Florida - Background
Joseph diGenova will be joining the Justice Department in the Southern District of Florida. He will be counsel to the attorney general in Fort Pierce, Florida.
aol.com· DiGenova joining Justice Department in Southern District of Florida
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